How to Pack Like a Pro: A Room-by-Room Guide

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Good packing is the secret to a smooth, stress-free move. Whether you're moving across town or across the tri-state, these professional packing tips will protect your belongings and help moving day go quickly. (Short on time? Our professional packing service can handle it all for you.)

Start With the Right Supplies

• Small, medium, and large boxes (small for heavy items like books, large for light/bulky).
• Strong packing tape, a tape gun, markers, and packing paper or bubble wrap.
• Wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes, and dish-pack boxes for the kitchen.

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The Kitchen

Wrap dishes individually, then cushion the box on the top and bottom and lay the dishes flat — not on their edge. Fill any empty space so nothing shifts, cushion glasses well, and label these boxes FRAGILE.

Bedrooms & Closets

Use wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes, and leave folded clothes in dresser drawers (just tape them or shrink-wrap the dresser). Vacuum bags are great for bedding and out-of-season clothing.

Living Room & Electronics

Photograph the back of your TV/console before unplugging so reconnecting is easy. Keep cords with their devices in labeled bags. Original boxes are best for electronics; otherwise wrap well and mark which way is up.

Label Everything

On every box, write the room and a few contents ("Kitchen – everyday dishes"). Mark fragile boxes and "open first" essentials. Good labels mean we place boxes in the right room and you unpack in minutes, not hours.